Best Last Minute Mixed Vegetable Au Gratin Recipes

LAST MINUTE MIXED VEGETABLE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray a 2 quart baking dish well with non-stick spray.
• Cook the vegetables until just barely done; they will cook more in the baking process.
• Drain and set aside to cool as you continue.
• Using a blender, make the toast into crumbs; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine and the oil on a medium heat; saute the onions in the butter and oil until transparent.
• Add the soup, milk, mustard powder and salt and pepper and cook, whisking very often, until the mixture is bubbly, thickened, and a bit reduced; remove from heat.
• Put the vegetables in a large bowl, then stir in the sauce mixture, about 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; blend well.
• Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and combine well with the remaining bread crumbs.
• Mix in the remaining cheese and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the vegetables.
• Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and the top is browned.

VEGETABLE MELANGE AU GRATIN WITH CHEESE WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Start spinach cooking in microwave.
• In saucepan combine onions and carrots, cooking covered in small amount of boiling salted water until almost tender- 10 to 15 min; drain.
• While this is cooking you should make the white sauce, see below.
• When vegetables and sauce are done, alternate layers of hot, well-drained vegetables and sauce in 1-quart casserole; sprinkle with crumbs.
• Bake at 350* for about 20 minutes.
• Cheese Sauce with Medium White Sauce: Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat, blend in flour, salt and dash white pepper (black is fine).
• Add milk all at once, cooking quickly, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles and thickens, and add 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese.

WINTER VEGETABLE CROUSTADE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• heat oven to 400.
• In a large 5L saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, vegetables and fennel seeds for 20 minutes or until onions and garlic are golden. Salt and pepper to taste and transfer to an ovenproof dish.
• In a bowl, combine cheese, melted butter, breadcrumbs and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Top vegetables evenly with cheese mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft and cheese topping is golden and crusty.
• Note: The croustade may be prepared ahead and baked or reheated just before serving.

VEGETABLES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Steam carrots, cauliflower and green beans until fork tender.
• In a separate, large saucepan, melt margarine. Add onion and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until tender.
• Whisk in flour, celery salt and oregano. Cook and stir one minute. Add milk, broth and lemon juice.
• Cook and whisk until thickened and bubbly all over.
• Stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Add hot, drained vegetables to saucepan, stirring to coat evenly with the sauce.
• Pour vegetables and sauce into deep one quart casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs with romano cheese, olive oil and parsley. Mix well.
• Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of vegetables.
• Bake uncovered in 350 F oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until heated through and crumbs are golden brown.

WINTER VEGETABLE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• melt butter.
• Cook all vegetables 3-5 minute.
• Add Salt and pepper and transfer to ovenproof bowl.
• Combine cheese, butter, crumbs and parsley.
• Top vegetables evenly with cheese mixture.
• Bake 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and topping is golden.
• This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated just before serving.